Live Well

I am an expert in avoiding exercise. I definitely fall into the kind of thinking that afflicts many Americans. “I’m too busy.” “Working out is boring.” “Working out is too hard.” “It’s cold and I don’t want to move my body today.”So when I ...

Would you believe me if I told you exercise could actually be harmful? Okay, I bet I just got a few couch surfer’s attention with that statement. Yes, it is valid. Exercise is like all good things - best done in moderation. More and more fi...

Metabolic syndrome is not a specific disease but a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It is a combination of five risk factors:• Increased blood pressure (greater than 130/85 mmHg)&bull...

Hospice of North Idaho is building the first-ever community Hospice Campus in Idaho. The non-profit is expanding development of their 6-acre parcel located at 2290 West Prairie Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. The property has been home to the Schn...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your “pie-in-the-sky” New Year’s Resolutions after just one month, you’re not alone. Consider reframing your resolutions into smaller, separate goals to achieve throughout the year. Good health is something ...

Kootenai Heart Clinics NorthwestI have often been asked by patients if shoveling snow can cause a heart attack. The short answer is yes, shoveling snow is a known trigger for heart attacks, but that doesn’t mean it will happen to you.We all...

February is upon us in our cozy little community. I love Coeur d’ Alene for many reasons, but at the top is its village-like feel. On any given day, one is bound to run into someone they know; at the grocery store, post office, a local res...

The Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County offers a safe place for kids and teens to spend time during non-school hours. On a national level, the Boys & Girls Club serves 4 million youth across 4,000+ facilities. On a local level, the...

When Dr. Thomas deTar returned from a 10-day medical mission to Guatemala, he felt “spiritually revitalized.”“You are invigorated with the real love of medicine,” deTar said. “You’re doing it completely for other people, but by giving to ot...